Tucked along the iconic Old Santa Fe Trail, ideal as a primary or get away residence, this enchanting adobe & frame-built appx 3147 sqft main home with an appx 480 sqft attached studio offers country living yet only 8 miles from the heart of downtown Santa Fe & close to amenities & restaurants (Harrys Rd House, El Gancho & more). Perfectly sited on 7.56 acres comprised of 4.56 acres + an additional lot of 3 acres, this property captures breathtaking panoramas of the Pecos & Galisteo Basins, Sandia & Jemez Mountains, & spectacular sunsets. Inside, you'll find a warm & inviting layout with a living room, kitchen with eat in nook, dining area, the charming "bottle" entry, a pantry, 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, with a 3-car garage setup: a one-car attached garage w/ storage/workshop space, plus a detached two-car garage--all in an engaging split-level design full of Santa Fe charm & character with hand-crafted details including vigas, carved lintels, stain glass accents & more. The passive solar design with large south-facing windows & a pellet stove is efficient for heating, while adobe construction helps maintain comfortable indoor temperatures year-round. The wonderful appx 480-sqft studio with its own entrance, half bath, stainless steel work area, tongue & groove ceiling, sink & a propane heater--ideal as a home office, playroom, fitness or media room, or an easy guest suite conversion. Features/amenities include: NEW SEPTIC TANK, brick, tile & wood floors, kitchen with a conventional/convection oven, Bosch dishwasher & refrigerator, Pella windows, Artesanos fixtures, handmade tiles, solid wood doors, a balcony, peaceful patios, a pond, covered portals, walled courtyard, flagstone walkways, regraded and graveled driveway (no dirt) and more. There's even a dedicated "dog room" or additional storage leading to an appx 8-foot coyote-fenced enclosure. Gardeners will love the spacious greenhouse with sink & walled garden with apple trees ready for planting and harvest.
As the Old Santa Fe Trail winds north, these lovely, heavily-forested communities run alongside. Located in the foothills of the Sangres, the lower elevations provide rolling hills of pinon and juniper with the high-elevation nestled in mountainous terrain. All have wonderful views of the Sandias and famous Santa Fe sunsets. Most lots start at 2.5 acres and some are over ten.